Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims Lives of Two Student Pilots in Canada

Two student pilots, Indian national Sreehari Sukesh and Canadian Savanna May Royes, tragically died in a mid-air collision over Manitoba, Canada. Their single-engine planes collided while practicing takeoffs and landings. Authorities, including the Transportation Safety Board, are investigating the incident, and local consulates are assisting the families.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ottawa | Updated: 10-07-2025 15:45 IST | Created: 10-07-2025 15:45 IST
Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims Lives of Two Student Pilots in Canada
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In a tragic incident over Manitoba, Canada, two student pilots lost their lives when their single-engine planes collided mid-air, according to the Consulate General of India in Toronto.

The deceased pilots, identified as Sreehari Sukesh from India and Savanna May Royes from Canada, were killed while practising takeoffs and landings near Steinbach, southeast of Winnipeg.

The Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating the crash, and the Consulate General of India is coordinating with the families, the flying school, and local police to provide necessary assistance.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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